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Panthers Week 4 injury report: 5 players limited at Wednesday practice

Here is your first look at this week’s official injury report.

The Carolina Panthers are still shorthanded, especially in the trenches heading into Week 4. Five starting linemen are on today’s injury report, but one was a non-injury related absence.

Here is your first look at this week’s official injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
OT Russell Okung	Groin	DNP
DT Kawann Short	Foot	Limited
OL Dennis Daley	Ankle	Limited
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Illness	DNP
DT Derrick Brown	NIR	DNP
LB Jeremy Chinn	Hip	Limited
CB Donte Jackson	Toe	Limited
LB Adarius Taylor	Hip	Limited
WR Curtis Samuel	Elbow	Full

Okung missed last week’s game against the Chargers with his groin injury. Short and Daley sat out as well but it sounds like they are likely to return to the lineup against Arizona. Coach Matt Rhule told reporters the team will see how Short’s foot responds to today’s practice to determine his status for Sunday.

Also, wide receiver Keith Kirkwood and cornerback Eli Apple practiced for the first time this season. Both are eligible to be activated from the injured reserve list this week. Rhule has designated both to return but he has three weeks to decide when.

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Panthers injury updates: OT Russell Okung misses Thursday practice

Here’s a look at the updated Week 3 injury report.

Another lineman has been added to the Panthers’ injury report for this week. This time it’s starting left tackle Russell Okung, who sat out Thursday’s practice due to a groin issue. Defensive tackle Kawann Short (foot) and left guard Dennis Daley (ankle) also did not participate today.

Here’s a look at the updated Week 3 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
OT Russell Okung	Groin	–	DNP
DT Kawann Short	Foot	DNP	DNP
OL Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP	DNP
G John Miller	Ankle/Groin	Limited	Full
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Concussion	Limited	Full
DE Brian Burns	Thigh	Limited	Full

If Okung winds up not playing on Sunday against his former team, either Greg Little or Trent Scott will start in his place.

On the bright side, the team’s second-round draft pick, defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has cleared the concussion protocol and returned to practice after getting poked in the eye last week.

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Panthers Week 3 injury report: 2 linemen out, 3 limited at first practice

Here’s how the team’s Week 3 injury report is shaping up.

The Panthers lost their best player to a high ankle sprain this week. They’re also hurting in the trenches, with several starters either not participating or being limited at practice on Wednesday.

Here’s how the team’s Week 3 injury report is shaping up.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
DT Kawann Short	Foot	DNP
OL Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP
G John Miller	Ankle/Groin	Limited
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Concussion	Limited
DE Brian Burns	Thigh	Limited

The most concerning name here belongs to Burns, who is the only defensive lineman who’s played well this season. His injury doesn’t sound serious, though. Apparently, Burns had to sit out a few plays after getting kicked and coach Matt Rhule thinks he will be fine.

In related news, Carolina’s All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will be eligible to return in just three weeks under the new rules.

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Panthers Week 2 injury report: 3 linemen ruled out vs. Buccaneers

Here is the team’s complete official Week 2 injury report.

Three starting linemen for the Carolina Panthers have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here is the team’s complete official Week 2 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
DT Kawann Short	Foot	DNP	Limited	DNP	Out
OL Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Concussion	Limited	DNP	DNP	Out
LB Shaq Thompson	Groin	Full	Full	Full	–
WR/KR Pharoh Cooper	Ribs	Full	Full	Full	–
CB Donte Jackson	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
DE Stephen Weatherly	Groin	Full	Full	Full	–

Gross-Matos was originally listed with an eye injury after getting poked at practice on Wednesday. He developed concussion symptoms though, so he is now in the protocol.

Daley is missing his second straight game with a sprained ankle. Coach Matt Rhule never expressed any hope that he’d be able to play this week.

Finally, Short hurt his foot against the Raiders and played through the pain. Defensive coordinator Phil Snow told reporters he would be surprised if Short doesn’t play on Sunday, so this is a disappointing development.

Expect Michael Schofield (LG), Zach Kerr (DT) and Stephen Weatherly (DE) to start at their respective positions.

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Panthers Week 2 injury report: Donte Jackson practices, Kawann Short does not

Here’s our first look at the Week 2 injury report.

The Carolina Panthers had two linemen out at practice today, including their best one.

Here’s our first look at the Week 2 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
DT Kawann Short	Foot	DNP
OL Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Eye	Limited
LB Shaq Thompson	Groin	Full
WR/KR Pharoh Cooper	Ribs	Full
CB Donte Jackson	Ankle	Full
DE Stephen Weatherly	Groin	Full

Coach Matt Rhule told reporters he doesn’t have hope Daley will be able to play Sunday, so expect Michael Schofield to continue starting at left guard in his place.

Missing Daley is no huge deal, but Short is one guy they can’t afford to lose given their lack of interior defensive line depth. Short missed 14 games due to a shoulder injury last season, which was a huge factor in the team’s run defense falling off a cliff. Rhule says Short is doing everything he can to come back.

As for Donte Jackson, he left the Week 1 loss against the Raiders early with an ankle injury and did not return. While Rasul Douglas stepped up, Jackson is another defensive piece that they need on the field, so it’s good to see him listed as a full participant.

In related news, running back Christian McCaffrey was spotted wearing a green no contact jersey. The good news is he’s not listed on the official injury report. Last year, coach Ron Rivera wisely took to resting McCaffrey one day a week, so we will assume that’s what’s going on here.

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Panthers injury updates: Dennis Daley ruled out, 2 others questionable

Panthers injury updates: Dennis Daley ruled out, 2 others questionable for Sunday’s season opener vs. Raiders.

The Carolina Panthers have wrapped up Friday practice, the last before their first game of the season. A couple players did not participate and one has been ruled out for Sunday’s game.

Here’s the team’s complete Week 1 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
G Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
DE Brian Burns	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
S Juston Burris	Rib	Full	Full	Full	–
RB Trenton Cannon	Shoulder	Full	Full	Full	–
CB Corn Elder	Hamstring	Full	Full	Full	–
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Wrist	Full	Full	Full	–
CB Donte Jackson	Toe	Full	Full	Full	–
C Tyler Larsen	Calf	Full	Full	Full	–
OT Greg Little	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
OT Taylor Moton	Wrist	Full	Full	Full	–
OT Russell Okung	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
CB Troy Pride Jr.	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
WR Curtis Samuel	Hamstring	Full	Full	Full	–
DT Kawann Short	Shoulder	Full	Full	Full	–
TE Ian Thomas	Toe	Full	Full	Full	–
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver	Hamstring	Full	Limited	Limted	Questionable
LB Shaq Thompson	Groin	Full	Full	Full	–
DE Stephen Weatherly	Hamstring	Full	Full	Limited	Questionable
LB Tahir Whitehead	Groin	Full	Full	Full	–
OT Trenton Scott	Knee	–	Full	Full	–
WR Brandon Zylstra	Calf	–	Full	Full	–
LB Adarius Taylor	Not injury related	–	–	DNP	–

Coach Matt Rhule has confirmed that Michael Schofield will start at left guard instead of Daley. He has started 66 games in his career, including every week over the last two seasons for the Chargers.

If Weatherly is unable to play, we’ll expect to see more snaps for Marquis Haynes.

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Panthers Week 1 injury report: Only 1 player out at Wednesday’s practice

Here is our first look at the team’s official Week 1 injury report.

The Carolina Panthers host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in their first game of the 2020 season. They’ll be rolling into this matchup relatively healthy, with only one player not participating in practice on Wednesday. 18 others were listed as full participants.

Here is our first look at the team’s official Week 1 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
G Dennis Daley	Ankle	DNP
DE Brian Burns	Ankle	Full
S Juston Burris	Rib	Full
RB Trenton Cannon	Shoulder	Full
CB Corn Elder	Hamstring	Full
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Wrist	Full
CB Donte Jackson	Toe	Full
C Tyler Larsen	Calf	Full
OT Greg Little	Ankle	Full
OT Taylor Moton	Wrist	Full
OT Russell Okung	Ankle	Full
CB Troy Pride Jr.	Ankle	Full
WR Curtis Samuel	Hamstring	Full
DT Kawann Short	Shoulder	Full
TE Ian Thomas	Toe	Full
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver	Hamstring	Full
LB Shaq Thompson	Groin	Full
DE Stephen Weatherly	Hamstring	Full
LB Tahir Whitehead	Groin	Full

Daley is dealing with a sprained ankle. Coach Matt Rhule says he’s considered day-to-day. If he can’t go, expect Michael Schofield to start at left guard in his place. The other 18 are likely to play.

In related news, wide receiver Keith Kirkwood (shoulder) and cornerback Eli Apple (ankle) are currently on the injured reserve list and will be eligible to come back in a few weeks. However, punter Michael Palardy and rookie receiver Omar Bayless are on permanent IR and will miss the entire season.

The Panthers also have one player on the reserve/COVID-19 list: offensive lineman Chris Reed.

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Panthers Week 17 injury report: WR D.J. Moore (concussion) still out

Here’s how the Week 17 report is shaping up.

The Panthers have dealt with injuries all season, so it’s fitting that their last injury report of the year is as long as it is.

Here’s how the Week 17 report is shaping up.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
WR D.J. Moore	Concussion	DNP	DNP
LB Shaq Thompson	Ankle/Foot	DNP	DNP		Out
DT Gerald McCoy	Knee	DNP	Full
DE Marquis Haynes	Knee	DNP	DNP
LB Andre Smith	Ankle	DNP	Full
TE Ian Thomas	Ankle	Limited	Full
S Tre Boston	Shoulder	Limited	Limited
DE Brian Burns	Shoulder	Limited	Full
TE Greg Olsen	Knee	Limited	Limited
DT Kyle Love	Ankle	Limited	Full
DT Woodrow Hamilton	Illness	Full	Full

There was no practice on Wednesday because of the holiday, so those are unofficial designations.

Assuming Moore doesn’t play, we should see more of wide receivers like Chris Hogan and Brandon Zylstra. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner told the media today replacing Moore will be a group effort.

We definitely won’t see Thompson, who has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game. That means Jermaine Carter Jr. should get another chance to prove himself against the Saints.

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Panthers Week 16 injury report: 3 defensive linemen miss first practice

Here’s how this week’s injury report is shaping up.

The Panthers defensive line was supposed to be the strongest unit on the team this year. Unfortunately, injuries have decimated the group’s depth in the middle. This week, it’s more of the same as three DL missed the first practice on Wednesday.

Here’s how this week’s injury report is shaping up.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
DE Mario Addison	Shoulder	DNP
DE Marquis Haynes	Knee	DNP
DT Gerald McCoy	Knee	DNP
RB Reggie Bonnafon	Illness	DNP
RB Christian McCaffrey	Rest	DNP
OL Garrett McGhin	Ankle	DNP
S Eric Reid	Shoulder	DNP
LB Shaq Thompson	Ankle	DNP
TE Greg Olsen	Concussion	Full

McCoy has been resting on Wednesdays since early in the season, so that’s nothing to worry about. Addison and Haynes will be two names we monitor for the rest of the week.

Expect Reid, Thompson and McCaffrey to return to practice tomorrow if they follow the same routines they have lately.

Olsen has cleared the concussion protocol so he should play Sunday.

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Panthers Week 15 injury report: 6 players miss Wednesday practice

The Panthers had six players sit out the first practice of the week as they prepare to face the Seahawks on Sunday.

Here’s your first look at this week’s injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
TE Greg Olsen	Concussion	Limited
OT Greg Little	Ankle	DNP
DT Gerald McCoy	Knee	DNP
RB Christian McCaffrey	Rest	DNP
S Eric Reid	Shoulder	Full
OLB Marquis Haynes	Knee	DNP
G Trai Turner	Rest	DNP
OLB Mario Addison	Chest	DNP
LB Shaq Thompson	Ankle	Full

Ian Thomas did a fine job in Olsen’s place last week against the Falcons. If Olsen has to sit out again, Carolina should be alright at tight end. There’s certainly no reason to rush him back at this stage of the season and his career.

It’s not clear exactly what happened with Haynes’ knee. He left Atlanta on crutches, though. If he can’t play, hopefully the rookie Christian Miller will be able to get some valuable experience.

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